Comparing Heparin vs Heparin Sodium
| Heparin | Heparin Sodium |
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| Heparin | Heparin Sodium (heparin) |
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Prescription only
Heparin reduces the ability of the blood to clot and is used to treat or prevent blood clots. Heparin is given by injection and excessive bleeding is its main side effect. Laboratory monitoring... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Angina, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Anticoagulation During Pregnancy, Deep Vein Thrombosis - Prophylaxis, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism... View more |
Related suggestions Deep Vein Thrombosis
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
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| More about Heparin | More about Heparin Sodium (heparin) | ||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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| Heparin Sodium |
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| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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3 hours |
3 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 229 drugs are known to interact with Heparin:
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A total of 229 drugs are known to interact with Heparin Sodium:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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